By Patience Gondo
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA )Ltd, through its National Training Centre (NTC) has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 intake, inviting aspiring technicians and engineers to enroll in HEXCO accredited courses aimed at strengthening the country’s energy skills base.
In a statement on Thursday , NTC the called for qualified candidates to apply for both National Certificate (NC) and National Diploma (ND) programmes before 14 November 2025.
The applicants for NC programmes must have at least five Ordinary Level passes at Grade “C” or better, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject. National Diploma applicants are required to hold a relevant National Certificate.
The available National Certificate programmes (full-time) include Electrical Power Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, Electronic Communication Systems, Instrumentation and Control, and Machineshop Engineering. The National Diploma programmes (block-release) cover Electrical Power Engineering, Power Plant Operations, and Electronic Communication Systems.
“Only successful applicants will be notified, and all submissions must include certified copies of academic and identification documents. This is not an Apprenticeship Intake.”NTC said.
Applications must be sent via email to ntctraining@zesaholdings.co.zw, and each application should include an application letter, certified copies of the applicant’s birth certificate, national ID, and academic certificates.
“Kindly provide working contact number (s) on your application,” NTC said.
The ZESA National Training Centre, located at 16676 Ganges Road, Belvedere, Harare, has for decades been instrumental in equipping Zimbabwe’s electricity sector with skilled personnel.
The centre offers a range of technical and engineering training programs that support power generation, transmission, and maintenance operations under ZESA Holdings the country’s state owned electricity utility.
ZESA NTC has consistently offered similar technical training opportunities in previous intakes. In the 2022 training calendar featured practical courses such as XLPE cable jointing, transformer maintenance, substation management, and solar technology, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of technical capacity building within the power sector.
Industry experts have long highlighted the importance of training centres like ZESA NTC in addressing the skills gap within Zimbabwe’s electricity industry.
A 2023 review by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) showcased the ongoing investment in technical human capital is vital to improving energy reliability and supporting national development goals.
The 2026 intake represents a continuation of ZESA’s broader commitment to professionalising the energy workforce. It provides young Zimbabweans with a gateway to careers in electrical engineering, instrumentation and communication systems areas central to the country’s modernisation drive.
Prospective applicants must ensure their applications reach ZESA NTC by 14 November 2025. Those who meet the academic and documentation requirements will be shortlisted and contacted directly by the training centre.